Porsche 928 GTS

Vehicle Description

The Porsche 928 GTS described here represents the final and most powerful stage of development in the 928 series. With its 5.4-liter V8 engine delivering 257 kW (350 hp), it embodies the supreme Gran Turismo at the highest Porsche level of the early 1990s. The combination of long-distance comfort, high driving stability, and powerful performance makes the 928 GTS one of the most fascinating transaxle Porsches to this day.

The vehicle is painted Indian Red and has a classic yet sporty appearance with its original 17-inch Cup rims. The overall visual impression is well-maintained and harmonious, in keeping with its documented use as a classic car that is still driven. The odometer reading of just under 200,000 km underscores the fact that this 928 was not kept as a showpiece, but was driven as a reliable Gran Turismo – most recently also in regular use in classic car rallies for classicbid.

The interior is upholstered in black leather and is in good condition, appropriate for its age. The extensive standard and optional equipment includes:

· Steel sunroof
· Automatic climate control
(serviced in 2016)
· Electrically adjustable seats
· Cruise control

Technically, the car has been consistently maintained and upgraded in recent years. Since 2014 alone, over €20,000 has been invested, as evidenced by invoices. The main measures include:

· Camshaft timing belt, pulleys, and water pump replaced (2014, approx. $5,500)
· Rear brake system completely replaced (2017, approx. $4,700)
· Air conditioning serviced (2016, approx. $950)
· Spark plugs and air filter replaced

The vehicle history is easy to trace:

· First registered in Germany in 1993 (initially as a company car, then privately)
· Sold to England in 2004
· Back in Germany since 2011, finally re-registered in Germany in 2014
· German registration documents available, maintenance history partly with German stamps, including during the period in England

Conclusion
This 1993 Porsche 928 GTS is an authentic, roadworthy classic for enthusiasts who want to experience the last and most powerful chapter in the history of the 928. Given the documented investments, regular maintenance, and active use, the high mileage should be seen as a sign of quality rather than a disadvantage. Particularly noteworthy are the solid technical condition, the complete equipment, the traceable history, and the regular use in classic car rallies.

An honest, powerful Gran Turismo that doesn’t belong in a museum, but does exactly what it was built for: covering long distances quickly, comfortably, and with character. Ideal for connoisseurs, drivers, and collectors who value substance and driving pleasure over pure mileage.

The other great Porsche

This was supposed to be the heir to the throne, successor to the forever-young 911, which in the late 1960s was thought to be way past its prime, with not much of a future ahead. Hence a radically different layout was favoured: The new top-of-the-range model was designed to be a luxury touring car, with a powerful watercooled V8 engine in the front, providing 176 kW (240 hp) from 4,5 litres of displacement, and a transaxle layout, which enabled a weight distribution of nearly 50/50 (front/rear). The 928 debuted in 1977 at the Geneva Motor show. In 1978, it won the coveted “European Car of the Year” award, as the first sports car ever – a clear indication of just how advanced the 928 was both technically as well as with regards to styling. Many Porsche enthusiasts, however, greeted the 928 with something ranging from suspicion to downright rejection, as the 911 continued to sell. Nevertheless, the 928 became a success in its own right, with a construction period of no less than 18 years. Later models featured a 5.4 litre engine with up to 257 kW (350 hp). Only about 1/5 of all 928 came with a manual gearbox!

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